Spatula making - Group booking-beginner Green Woodworking
Description
Make a spatula using traditional green woodworking skills. These are the skills used before we had power tools when people would take their limited tools into the wood and make all sorts of useful items. There is so much you can do with a few simple tools, you may just be inspired to continue the craft. The workshop is run at the beautiful Golden Hill Wood in a meadow with views of the forest where the wood is sourced that over looks The Black Mountains. In this course you will learn: Sourcing and selecting wood Basic green woodworking or ‘bodging’ theory How to cleave out a blank from a log How to use a shavehorse and drawknife to shape into a spatula Finishing the spatula with a carving knife Tips on oiling “ Celi has a kind and gentle presence combined with a sense of deep knowledge and connection to the subject. Celi created an environment that was very safe and welcoming” - course participant Weekday evenings and weekend slots available. I will also be available to answer any other green woodwork related questions. Any children wanting to attend must be over 10 and accompanied by an adult. Teenagers must be over 14 and14-15 yr olds accompanied by an adult.
What's included in the price?
Tools, tuition, materials, tea and biscuits.
Duration
2 hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Celi has been working with green wood since 2010, they were self taught and then took on an apprenticeship in teaching the craft, woodland management and green building in 2017. Since then they have worked in forestry, making and selling their craft, and teaching. As well as setting up the project at Golden Hill Wood. Golden Hill Wood is run by myself, Celi and my partner, Reyna. It is a woman owned project and we endevour to use female and minority gender teachers wherever possible. We also engage the public through volunteer days and projects to aid the management of the land and help people to develop skills.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Romantic
- Corporate days out & team building
- Parking provided
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Father's Day
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Suitable for beginners
- Mother's Day
- Stag dos
- Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
- Hen dos
